No more are women required to wear tight-fitting corsets and their hair tied back in buns. What I found fascinating about this book is that it is not only a personal history of Chanel, but also a history of fashion and the dramatic changes in women’s clothing between the 19th and 20th centuries. Much of the book takes places in early 20th century Paris, where Coco works tirelessly to make a name for herself amongst men who dominate the fashion industry. Forced to live in a convent that cares for and educates orphans, Coco is always striving to make her own place in the world and not depend on anyone. This historical fiction novel captures the struggle that this fierce women went through at a time when it was unheard of for any woman to work for a living and own her own business.Ĭoco Chanel grows up as an orphan after her mother dies and her father abandons their family. There are certain names in the fashion industry that are synonymous with high end, quality and timeless clothing. I invite you to read my review and enter to win your own copy of the book. Today I welcome France Book Tours back to my blog with an interesting historical fiction novel about the iconic figure Coco Chanel.
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